CAT GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS

FOR SURFACE EXTRACTION MACHINES

 SOLUTIONS FOR
DEMANDING APPLICATIONS.
Protect expensive components. Reduce your operating
costs. And get the most out of your machine’s performance.
Choosing the right Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T.) can make a big
difference in your operation’s productivity and profitability. That’s why
we’ve developed a wide array of integrated G.E.T. systems that are
performance-built to specific application requirements.
Use this catalog to learn more about what’s available for your
equipment, then work with your Cat® dealer’s G.E.T. specialist
or PSSR to select the components built for your industry and jobsite
conditions. We’ll make sure you get the rugged durability, solid
protection and lowest cost-per-ton production system you need.
2  G.E.T.: LARGE WHEEL LOADERS
Wheel Loaders
K Series Tips & Adapter Systems...................7
J Series Tips & Adapter Systems.................. 11
Hammer Tips & Adapter Systems................. 15
Wheel Loaders
Base Edge Systems......................................... 17
Tip & Adapter Systems.....................................7
Side & Edge Protection................................... 31
Base Edge Systems......................................... 23
Side & Edge Protection................................... 35
Surface Extraction
Hydraulic Mining Shovels (HMS)
CL-1....................................................................
CL-1 System...................................................... 45 49
Hammerless
X3 G.E.T (X-3).................................. 53
System.......................................................... 57
Fabricated
X2 Edges (X-2).................................... 65
System.......................................................... 63
Electric Rope Shovels (ERS)
Electric Rope Shovels (ERS)
CL-1 System...................................................... 45
ERS (X-4)............................................................ 69
Wear Parts & A.R.M.
Wear Parts & A.R.M................................. 77
Mechanically Attached Wear Parts............. 74
Weld-On Heel Shrouds & Half Arrows......... 81
Abrasion Resistant Material.......................... 82
G.E.T.: LARGE WHEEL LOADERS  3
WHEEL LOADERS (988-994)
Strength. Durability. Long life. Plus everything you need
to boost uptime on your job.
For 988-994 wheel loaders, you can choose from Cat AdvansysTM, K Series,
J Series and Hammerless Tip & Adapter Systems, each available with
multiple tip options for a range of jobsite conditions. They work in
combination with our base edge systems and side and edge protection
to help you achieve maximum production in a wide range of applications.
 TIP SELECTION GUIDE CAT ADVANSYS ™ TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM
Even though bucket tips come in many shapes and sizes, you don’t have to be an
expert to choose the right ones. Use the chart below to determine if the material
you’re digging in is high, medium or low impact and abrasion—then find the NEXT GENERATION HAMMERLESS G.E.T. FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY
balance you need among these three factors: IN THE TOUGHEST APPLICATIONS.
Optimize the performance of your 988-994 wheel loader with Cat Advansys G.E.T. Our
newest and most robust system delivers the highest productivity and quickest installation
and removal times.

1 STRENGTH
The ability to withstand digging and
penetrating shocks and high breakout forces
ENHANCE YOUR
RELIABILITY
Cat Advansys features the strongest, most
robust adapters we have ever produced.

2 PENETRATION IMPROVE YOUR New Heavy Abrasion and Heavy Penetration

tip shapes feature more wear material and
The ability to penetrate tough material
when it’s tightly compacted, rocky or frozen PRODUCTIVITY stay sharper during the full life of the tip.

SIMPLIFY Integrated retention components mean

3 WEAR LIFE The ability to withstand wearing, scouring and

abrasive action of the material being handled
INSTALLATION
INCREASE
no more searching for pins or retainers.

Top covers and full adapter covers are

available for the double strap and flush
DURABILITY mount adapters, respectively.

Adapters fit in same space as K Series for

I M P A C T (material size) A B R A S I O N (tip life)
EASILY UPGRADE easy upgrading.

LOW > 1,000 hours CHANGE OUT Positive stop is cast into the tip to prevent
over-rotation—just turn 180 degrees to lock
0-6” | 0-152mm TIPS QUICKLY & EASILY or unlock.

MEDIUM 250 –1,000 hours

ENHANCE JOBSITE SAFETY A 3/4 inch retainer lock requires no special
tools and allows for hammerless installation
& MAINTENANCE TIME and removal.
6-18” | 152-457mm

HIGH < 250 hours

18”+ | 457mm+

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 CAT ADVANSYS TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM CAT ADVANSYS TIP OPTIONS
Below are the tip shapes best suited for the wide range of jobsite conditions performed by large wheel loaders.
We also offer additional Cat Advansys tips more commonly used with excavators. Your Cat dealer can help you
choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

HEAVY ABRASION

ABRASION
»» Heavy Abrasion tips feature a redesign for the Cat Advansys system
that results in 11 percent more usable wear material than K Series and
a tip shape that stays sharp through the life of the tip. These tips are
available with Abrasion Resistent Material (A.R.M.)*.

HEAVY PENETRATION
»» Heavy Penetration tips feature a redesign for the Cat Advansys system that
results in 6 percent more usable wear material than K Series and a tip shape
that stays sharp through the life of the tip in the most severe applications.

HEAVY DUTY
»» Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty A.R.M.* tips include approximately
60 percent more wear material in the tip body. The A.R.M. wears
around the profile to increase penetration.

GENERAL PURPOSE

»» General Purpose tips are symmetrical and the baseline for other tip styles.
All wear comparisons are to the General Purpose tip unless otherwise noted.
Scan the QR Code to
INSTALLATION & REMOVAL the right to watch the
It’s fast, easy and safe with the Cat Advansys locking system— installation video.
just follow these two simple steps. COAL

»» Coal tips have a reduced amount of wear material to maximize bucket payload
and a smooth underside to maintain a flat floor.

1 Tighten 180˚ into locked

position with a ¾” breaker bar. 2 Remove by loosening 180˚
to the unlocked position. PENETRATION PLUS

»» Penetration Plus tips feature 25 percent more wear material and a leading edge
with 25 percent less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

PENETRATION
»» Penetration tips are ideal for densely compacted materials.
They feature a leading edge with 60 percent less cross-sectional
I M PA C T

area—allowing for maximum penetration—and a single center rib

that self-sharpens as it wears. These tips are available with A.R.M.*

*Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) is a welding process that bonds very hard tungsten carbide particles to Cat G.E.T. to create a
protective shield over the component. Typically, the A.R.M. process doubles wear life and can last even longer in some applications.
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 K SERIES TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM
MACHINE COMPATIBILITY

MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY MEETS HAMMERLESS RETENTION.

WHEEL LOADER SIZE CLASS A D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E Looking for a vertical retention tip and adapter system that stays sharper, changes easier
Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover, and holds tighter? Choose the K Series system’s twist-on design and vertical retainer, which
988, 990 Cat Advansys 130 together provide reliable retention and easy installation and removal.
Two-Strap with Top Cover
Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
990, 992 Cat Advansys 150
Two-Strap with Top Cover

992, 993, 994 Cat Advansys 170

Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
Two-Strap with Top Cover IMPROVE YOUR Low-profile shape provides optimal
sharpness, penetration and digging
994 Cat Advansys 200 Two-Strap with Top Cover PRODUCTIVITY ability throughout the tip life.

994 K Cat Advansys 220 Two-Strap with Top Cover

EXTEND More wear material can effectively
be used before the tips are changed,
LIFE adding 10-15 percent more usable life.

INCREASE The tip and adapter fit together precisely

DURABILITY to reduce tip movement and adapter wear.

STAY SAFE & REDUCE One-piece vertical retainer allows for

hammerless installation and removal,
MAINTENANCE COSTS with only standard, low-force tools needed.

SIMPLIFY Rails on both sides of the adapter

and a twist-on design hold the tip
INSTALLATION in place, allowing for quicker installation.

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 K SERIES TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM K SERIES TIP OPTIONS
Below are the tip shapes best suited for the wide range of jobsite conditions performed by large wheel loaders.
We also offer additional K Series tips more commonly used with excavators. Your Cat dealer can help you
choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

Twist-on design
HEAVY ABRASION

ABRASION
»» Heavy Abrasion tips are ideal for high-abrasion applications like sand,
gravel and shot rock. They feature the maximum amount of wear material—
Lower-profile tip approximately 145 percent more—and a tip base with 35 percent more
surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips.

HEAVY PENETRATION
»» Heavy Penetration tips are ideal for high-impact, hard-to-penetrate materials.
They feature approximately 120 percent more material in the high wear area
as well as a spade design that has 60 percent less cross-sectional area on
the leading edge than Heavy Abrasion tips.
No hole in adapter
Retainer - Bolt Drive
HEAVY DUTY
»» Extreme Packing
»» Slag Operations »» Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.)*
tips include approximately 60 percent more wear material in the tip
body. The A.R.M. wears around the profile to increase penetration.

GENERAL PURPOSE

»» General Purpose tips are symmetrical and the baseline for other tip styles.
Scan the QR Code to
INSTALLATION & REMOVAL the right to watch the All wear comparisons are to the General Purpose tip unless otherwise noted.
It’s safe and easy—just use a standard pry tool installation video.
and follow this three-step hammerless process:
PENETRATION PLUS

1 RETAINER 2 RETAINER 3 RETAINER

»» Penetration Plus tips feature 25 percent more wear material and a leading edge
INSERT PRESS DOWN REMOVE with 25 percent less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

PENETRATION
»» Penetration tips are ideal for densely compacted materials.
They feature a leading edge with 60 percent less cross-sectional

I M PA C T
area—allowing for maximum penetration—and a single center rib
that self-sharpens as it wears. These tips are available with A.R.M.*

*Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) is a welding process that bonds very hard tungsten
carbide particles to Cat G.E.T. to create a protective shield over the component. Typically,
the A.R.M. process doubles wear life—and can last even longer in some applications.

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 J SERIES TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM
K SERIES ADAPTER OPTIONS SIDE-PIN SECURITY WHEN YOUR APPLICATION DEMANDS IT.
All K Series adapters feature rails on both sides of the nose for a twist-on design Great performance and proven reliability over time—that’s what you get with this classic
that stays in place during installation. horizontal retention system, a staple in the mining industry.

FLUSH-MOUNT (SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL COVER)

»» 360-degree weld around the adapter provides 20 percent more weld
strength than a two-strap system.
BOOST YOUR Industry-standard side-pinned design
»» Adapter cover and half-arrow segment create a flush surface
to keep the quarry floor clean, reducing potential tire damage.
VERSATILITY performs across a variety of applications.

»» Adapter cover protects the adapter and welds in high-abrasion

applications like granite and iron ore.
ENHANCE YOUR Weld-on adapters offer excellent retention.

»» Features a higher profile, which can affect penetration.

RELIABILITY
IMPROVE SAFETY & Ability to retrofit means you can

TWO-STRAP MAINTENANCE TIME use the hammerless CapSure™ system.

»» Features a lower profile than the flush-mount adapter.

»» Allows for more penetration and higher productivity.
»» Available with Abrasion Resistant Material.

BOLT-ON
»» Used on 988 wheel loaders for surge or stock piles.
»» Gives you the flexibility to switch between cutting edge or teeth
when you need more penetration (such as a frozen pile).

WHEEL LOADER SIZE CLASS A D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E

988 K110 Flush-Mount, Two-Strap, Bolt-On

988, 990 K130 Flush-Mount with Top Cover, Two-Strap

990, 992 K150 Flush-Mount with Top Cover, Two-Strap

992, 993, 994 K170 Two-Strap

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 J SERIES TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM J SERIES TIP OPTIONS
Below are the tip shapes best suited for the wide range of jobsite conditions performed by large wheel
loaders. We offer additional J Series tips more commonly used with excavators. Your Cat dealer can help
you choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

HEAVY DUTY ABRASION

ABRASION
»» Heavy Duty Abrasion tips are ideal for high-abrasion applications like sand,
gravel and shot rock. They feature the maximum amount of wear material—
approximately 145 percent more—and the tip base has 35 percent more
surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips.

HEAVY PENETRATION
»» Heavy Penetration tips are ideal for high-impact, hard-to-penetrate materials.
They feature approximately 120 percent more material in the high wear
area, and the spade design has 70 percent less edge area than Heavy Duty
Abrasion tips.

HEAVY DUTY LONG

»» Heavy Duty Long and Heavy Duty Abrasion Resistant Material
(A.R.M.)* tips include approximately 60 percent more wear
material in the tip body. The A.R.M. wears around the profile
to increase penetration.
Rock Chisel Tip

LONG

»» Long tips are symmetrical and the baseline for other tip styles. All wear
comparisons are to the Long tip unless otherwise noted.

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL

Simply use the standard pin and retainer system—and make removal PENETRATION PLUS
even easier with our Tip Pin Remover tool.*
»» Penetration Plus tips feature 30 percent more wear material and 25 percent
less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

1 2
Place the tool on the tip
and align the extractor
with the pin.
3
Strike the tool with Place the tool over the tip
a hammer until the (A), locate the pin in the PENETRATION
»» Penetration and Penetration A.R.M.* tips are ideal for densely
pin is removed. hole of the holder (B) and
strike the tool (C). compacted materials. They feature a leading edge with
approximately 50 percent less cross-sectional area and a single
center rib for strength—allowing for maximum penetration.

ROCK CHISEL
»» Rock Chisel tips are Heavy Duty Long tips ideal for high-impact and high-
I M PA C T

abrasion applications, such as granite. Additional length and wear material in

the body helps retain the chisel shape throughout tip life.

*Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) is a welding process that bonds very hard tungsten carbide particles to Cat G.E.T. to create a
*Models 992 and down use Tip Pin Remover tool. Consult your dealer for larger machines. protective shield over the component. Typically, the A.R.M. process doubles wear life—and can last even longer in some applications.

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 HAMMERLESS TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM
J SERIES ADAPTER OPTIONS FEATURING CAPSURE RETENTION
J Series adapters use a classic side-pinned retention system for proven, reliable performance.
LOSE THE HAMMER, NOT THE FLEXIBILITY.
Simplify bucket tip replacement with hammerless CapSure retention. These tips are matched
FLUSH-MOUNT WITH TOP COVER to side-pin adapters, allowing the flexibility to use our conventional pin retention
»» 360-degree weld around the adapter provides 20 percent more weld if your application demands it.
strength than a two-strap system.

»» Adapter cover and half-arrow segment create a flush surface

to keep the quarry floor clean, reducing potential tire damage.

»» Adapter cover protects the adapter and welds in high-abrasion LOWER Side-pin retrofit design used on J-style
applications like granite and iron ore. OPERATING COSTS adapters means the pin is reusable.

ENHANCE JOBSITE SAFETY A ¾-inch retainer lock requires no

special tools and allows for hammerless
TWO-STRAP & MAINTENANCE TIME installation and removal.
»» Offers a lower profile than flush-mount adapters.
»» Allows for more penetration and higher productivity.
CHANGE OUT Positive stop is cast into the tip to
prevent over-rotation—just turn 180
»» Available with Abrasion Resistant Material.
TIPS QUICKLY & EASILY degrees to lock or unlock.

SPEED UP YOUR Tip and retainer are one system, so there’s

TWO-STRAP BOLT-ON INSTALLATION TIME no special assembly or extra pieces.
»» Used on 988 wheel loaders for surge or stock piles.
»» Gives you the flexibility to switch between cutting edge or teeth
when you need more penetration (such as a frozen pile).

MECHANICALLY ATTACHED ADAPTER

»» Used on 994 wheel loader for mechanically attached edges.
»» Requires a C-clamp retainer.

WHEEL LOADER SIZE CLASS A D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E

988 J550 Flush-Mount, Two-Strap, Bolt-On

990 J600 Flush-Mount with Top Cover, Two-Strap

992 J700 Flush-Mount with Top Cover, Two-Strap

Flush-Mount with Top Cover, Two-Strap,
994 J800
Mechanically Attached Adapter

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 HAMMERLESS TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM
FEATURING CAPSURE RETENTION CAPSURE TIP OPTIONS
We offer four CapSure tip options designed for a range of jobsite conditions. Your Cat dealer can help
you choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

HEAVY DUTY ABRASION

ABRASION
»» Heavy Duty Abrasion tips are ideal for high-abrasion applications like sand,
gravel and shot rock. They have the maximum amount of wear material—
approximately 145 percent more—and the tip base features 35 percent
more surface area than Heavy Penetration tips.

HEAVY PENETRATION
»» Heavy Penetration tips are ideal for high-impact, hard-to-penetrate materials.
They feature approximately 120 percent more material in the high wear area
as well as a sharp spade design with 70 percent less cross-sectional area on
the leading edge than Heavy Duty Abrasion tips.

HEAVY DUTY
Scan the QR Code to
INSTALLATION & REMOVAL the right to watch the »» Heavy Duty tips are the baseline for other tips. All wear comparisons
It’s fast, easy and safe with the CapSure locking system— installation video. are to the Heavy Duty tip unless otherwise noted.
just follow these four simple steps:

1 Insert pin and washer

into the adapter hole. 2 Slide the tip
onto the adapter.
PENETRATION PLUS

»» Penetration Plus tips feature 30 percent more wear material and 25 percent

I M PA C T
less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

3 Tighten 180° into the locked

position with a 3/4” ratchet. 4 Remove by loosening 180°
to the unlocked position.

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CAPSURE COMPATIBLE ADAPTER OPTIONS
Our J Series adapters are matched with CapSure retention tips. You can choose hammerless or positive
pin systems—giving you the flexibility you need when you need it. Full details about J Series adapters
can be found on page 18.
BASE EDGE SYSTEMS
FASTEST INSTALLATION TIMES IN THE INDUSTRY.
Cat base edge systems go through a series of carefully controlled manufacturing processes to
deliver maximum strength, durability and long life. They come completely welded and assembled
with no need for preheating, dramatically shortening your installation and replacement time.

A consistent heat-treat process maximizes strength

INCREASE and resists abrasion. Shot blasting removes impurities

DURABILITY that can cause inclusions on a weld, and controlled

cooling reduces the chance of stress points.

Butterbead is applied to the back side of the

FLUSH-MOUNT WITH TOP COVER TWO-STRAP BOLT-ON
SAVE INSTALLATION base edge and the top strap of the corner

& REPLACEMENT TIME adapter, so you can weld the edge onto the
bucket without preheating.

OPTIMIZE MACHINE Base edges are designed by Caterpillar engineers

PERFORMANCE for optimal performance on specific machines.

TWO-STRAP MECHANICALLY ATTACHED ADAPTER

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 BASE EDGE SYSTEMS
Base edge replacement for 988-994 wheel loaders usually involves a base edge assembly, which
is a base edge with adapters welded in place at the factory. Choose from three shapes (straight,
spade and stepped spade) and three levels of build to get the right protection for your application.
BUTTERBEAD BASE EDGE ASSEMBLY
DURABLE PROTECTION COMBINED WITH SHORTER INSTALLATION TIMES.
The protection you need, with no preheating required—that’s what you get with butterbead weld prep.
This technique, which involves applying a layer of weld to a heat-treated, higher hardness part, makes
it possible to weld a base edge to a bucket without preheating the hardened part. Choose from three

GET MORE Lasers place the adapters within

shapes (straight, spade and stepped spade) and three levels of build to get the right protection for
your application.
ACCURACY 0.1mm of specifications.

SPEED UP YOUR Weld prep eliminates the need for preheating,

INSTALLATION TIME shortening edge installation time by 30-50 percent.

GET MORE Base edges have the proper butterbead

DURABILITY weld because it is applied in the factory.

STRAIGHT SPADE STEPPED SPADE

Angled Adapter Standard Adapter

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BUTTERBEAD BASE EDGE ASSEMBLY
The chart below shows how much time and money you can save by using Cat base
edges prepared with butterbead weld. All 988-994 large wheel loaders have butterbead
base edge offerings.
MECHANICALLY ATTACHED
ADAPTER SYSTEM (MAA)
ADAPTER RETENTION WITH NO HAMMERS OR WELDING.
Featuring side-pin adapters and CapSure G.E.T. components, our MAA system uses a bolt-in
wedge method to tighten a C-clamp, which locks the adapter securely in place every time.

B A S E E D G E T H I C K N E S S (mm) T I M E S A V E D (hours)

< 40 3 to 6

40 - 50 8 to 12 CHANGE Hammerless system reduces change

time to less than 60 minutes—70 percent
50 - 60 12 to 16 ADAPTERS FASTER quicker than welded systems.

> 65 16 to 20
IMPROVE SAFETY Bolt-in design eliminates the need

ON YOUR JOBSITE for welding and sledgehammers.

LOWER YOUR Full base edge protection reduces wear.

OPERATING COSTS

Side-pin nose designed for

CapSure hammerless retention.

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 MECHANICALLY ATTACHED ADAPTER SYSTEM (MAA) FLUSH-MOUNT ADAPTER SYSTEM
MORE UPTIME AND PRODUCTIVITY ON YOUR JOB.
Our flush-mount adapter system is ideal for high-impact, high-abrasion applications. The larger adapter
and cover offer greater durability and more wear protection than a traditional two-strap system.

GET IMPROVED Upsized adapter resists impact

ADAPTER LIFE better than a two-strap system.

C-clamp secures MAA to the base edge.

ENHANCE A 35-degree bevel on the adapter and base
edge provides a thicker edge section
DURABILITY to reduce cracks and breakage.

BOOST Complete weld-around design provides

20 percent more weld strength than a
UPTIME two-strap system.

SPEED UP Cover protects the adapter and welds.

CHANGE-OUT TIMES
INCREASE Adapter cover matches half arrow

PRODUCTION thickness, providing a flat, clean floor.

C-clamp uses a wedge

system to adjust tension.

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 FLUSH-MOUNT ADAPTER SYSTEM
NOTE: Investing in additional protection up front provides lower G.E.T. cost during production. Reduced
maintenance intervals usually outweigh any penetration differences.
SERRATED EDGE SYSTEM
PENETRATES LIKE A TIP, WITH NO ADAPTER REQUIRED.
The serrated cutting edge increases the penetration capabilities of wheel loaders in highly
compacted soil or in applications that have higher impact loading requirements. This lends
greater versatility to the machine without requiring bucket changes or the addition of other
G.E.T. to the existing bucket.

SHORTEN YOUR Self-sharpening chamfers provide

Adapter cover protects the weld bead. Strap is welded, even under the adapter. DIGGING CYCLES the best possible penetration.

SIMPLIFY Flat floor offers easy cleanup on your jobsite.

MAINTENANCE
REDUCE YOUR Bolt-on segments mean no welding, so you
only need to replace worn sections (988H and
REPAIR COSTS 990H only). *See page 32 for example bucket.

ENHANCE One-piece edge means no loose parts or parts

falling into crushers (988H, 990H and 992G only).
DURABILITY *
See image below for example bucket.

Flush-mount adapter base edge

assembly is shown with adapter covers.

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 SERRATED EDGE SYSTEM BASE EDGE END PROTECTION (BEEP)
PROTECT YOUR CORNERS—WITHOUT CUTTING THEM.
Reduce base edge end wear and subsequent corner adapter weld erosion with our BEEP
design. It makes adapter replacement on the edge much easier when it’s time to rebuild the
base edge assembly.

BOOST Through-hardened Rc ~45 (Br ~3.0) weldable

YOUR UPTIME steel is easily installed in the shop or the field.

EXTEND Extended base edge end protects

LIFE adapter corner welds.

SPEED UP Height and bevel are matched to the base

INSTALLATION edge, so there’s no additional fabrication.

Bolt-On Segments
(988H and 990H only)

One-Piece Edge
(988H, 990H and 992G only)

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 BASE EDGE END PROTECTION SYSTEM (BEEP) SIDE & EDGE PROTECTION
BEEPs are available in a wide array of thicknesses and angles to fit 988-994 wheel loaders. MAINTAIN YOUR PERFORMANCE EDGE.
Use this height, length and bevel angle chart to determine which BEEP best matches your
base edge end profile. Protect your bucket’s structural integrity and enhance penetration with sidebar protection
and shear blocks.

»» Sidebar Protectors (CapSure and traditional locking system)

BLUNT
HEIGHT (H) LENGTH (L) BEVEL (Bv) THICKNESS (T) »» Half Arrows
HEIGHT (Hb)
50 355 22.5 15 25
»» Top Covers
»» Segments
63.5 336 22.5 22 30
»» CapSure Shrouds
63.5 355 22.5 22 30

63.5 331 35 33 30

70 325 22.5 30 30

70 384 35 35 30

70 456 35 35 30

70 370 35 35 30

76 308 22.5 24 30

76 384 35 35 30

90 400 35 35 40

90 369 35 35 40

T H

Bv

Hb

Plug Weld

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 SIDEBAR PROTECTORS CAPSURE SIDEBAR PROTECTORS
Protect your bucket’s structural integrity and enhance penetration Get all the benefits of the sidebar protector without the hammer. CapSure sidebar protectors
with sidebars and shear blocks. use hammerless locks for fast, easy installation and reduce the risk of injury.

INCREASE Shear block protects the pin from extreme

loads and breakage, helping ensure sidebar
YOUR UPTIME protector retention.

CUT YOUR Sidebar protector protects the bucket edge.

MAINTENANCE COSTS

990, 992 and 993 SBP 994 SBP

Side-pinned design protects
the bucket edge.

Shear block bears the

loads instead of the pins.

Shear Block

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 CAPSURE SHROUDS
Shorten change-out time without sacrificing base edge protection with these easy-to-install NOTE: Shrouds have a separate center, as well as separate left-hand and right-hand profiles,
shrouds, available in a range of thicknesses and angles. Hammerless CapSure retention to account for spade base edges.
shrouds were designed for high-abrasion bucket systems. Most shrouds fit to base edges
that have a 35-degree bevel angle and are equipped with flush-mount adapters. Shrouds can
be matched with J or K Series adapters.

MACHINE BASE EDGE (mm) B O LT S ANGLE*

988 63 4 35°

SPEED UP YOUR It’s easier to install a single casting

990 70 4 35°

CHANGE-OUT TIME than two-piece protection. 70 3 35°

992 76 4 22.5°
SIMPLIFY REMOVAL Hammerless system is fast and easy

& INSTALLATION and reduces the risk of injury. 76 4 35°

993 90 4 35°

BOOST Wear indicator holes signal change-out 994 100 5 22.5°

YOUR UPTIME time, so you can plan maintenance.

*35-degree angle fits with a flush-mount adapter; 22.5-degree angle fits with a two-strap adapter.
See base edge compatibility chart in appendix for further details.
LOWER YOUR OWNING Pin lug is reusable.
& OPERATING COSTS

Base Edge Pin

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 HALF ARROWS, TOP COVERS
& SEGMENTS
Protect your investment in buckets and base edges with these flexible components. Half
arrows allow for a smooth transition of material over the base edge to protect the leading
edge. Top covers complement the half arrows to protect the base edge fully. And segments
are ideal for moving re-handled materials with medium impact and medium abrasion.
SEGMENTS
Segments give you more leading-edge wear material, extending life and reducing
your investment in piece parts.
NOTE: Half arrows and segments each have a separate center, as well as separate
left-hand and right-hand profiles, to account for spade base edges.

SEGMENTS

SIMPLIFY Individual pieces that protect the edge

MACHINE T H I C K N E S S (mm) B O LT S

MAINTENANCE can be changed independently. 40* 3

988 45 3

ENHANCE Half arrows cover the leading edge 45 3

DURABILITY for smooth material transition.

40 4

BOOST Top cover reduces wear on weld joints.

990 50 4

YOUR UPTIME 60 4

40 4
SAVE ON Reversible segment creates more leading

INVENTORY COSTS edge wear material, reducing piece parts. 992 50 4

60 4

993 60 4

Segments Half Arrows

*
Features Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.)

Top Covers

988 Bucket

40  SIDE & EDGE PROTECTION SIDE & EDGE PROTECTION  41

 HALF ARROWS
CAT DEALER + BUCKET MANAGEMENT =
HALF ARROWS & TOP COVERS
MACHINE T H I C K N E S S (mm) B O LT S
MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY & LOWEST OPERATING COST
45** 3
Half arrows and top covers offer significant base Your Cat dealer makes it easy to choose the right G.E.T. for your machines and applications. In addition to
edge protection—increasing life three to five times 45 3 a broad portfolio of products, your dealer offers the sales, service and technical support you need to keep
over unprotected base edges. productivity high and operating costs low.
45 4
988
60 3
TOP COVERS
60 4
TRUST YOUR CAT DEALER TO:
MACHINE T H I C K N E S S (mm) B O LT S A N G L E *
»» Select buckets and G.E.T. products to meet your application requirements. Caterpillar designs
25 3 35° 75 4 its products to maximize the productivity of your equipment, rather than simply fit onto it.

988 25 3 22.5° 60 4
»» Improve your operators’ ability to get the most out of your bucket and G.E.T. Expert advice helps
you lower costs and reduce unscheduled maintenance.
25 3 22.5° 990 60 4
»» Simplify maintenance by tailoring G.E.T. systems to your needs. We listen to your challenges
25 4 35° 75 4
and develop solutions that fit your expectations, including custom products.

»» Help you manage your bucket fleet and G.E.T. inventory by establishing record-keeping tools
990 25 4 22.5° 45 3
to track performance. Bucket inspection programs help you monitor how your G.E.T. system is
25 4 35° 60 3
wearing so you can adapt to the changes in application and operation.
992
35 4 35° 60 4

992 25 4 22.5° 75 4

25 4 35° 60 4
993
993 29 4 35° 75 4

994 35 5 22.5° 994 75 5

*
35-degree angle fits with a flush-mount adapter; **
Narrower width: 342mm
22.5-degree angle fits with a two-strap adapter.

Talk to your Product Support Representative or G.E.T. Specialist today

to learn how they can help you simplify your bucket management.
988 Extreme Service Bucket

42  SIDE & EDGE PROTECTION SIDE & EDGE PROTECTION  43

 SURFACE EXTRACTION
Durable. Reliable. Best-in-class service.
Cat G.E.T. is built for Cat equipment. We design our products to support
the machine’s productivity, unlike many component suppliers. Whether it’s
unparalleled availability or custom product offerings, you can rely on your
Cat dealer to deliver what you need to be successful.

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 SURFACE EXTRACTION SYSTEM G.E.T. SYSTEM REFERENCE
DESIGN PRINCIPLES A Cast Lip G.E.T. System for HMS 6040 FS to 6090 FS
What are the advantages of designing and manufacturing G.E.T. for your equipment?
Performance is optimized across the machine, taking a production focus rather than LIP WIDTH & NOSE SIZE (mm) MODEL BUCKET CAPACITY m3

a component focus. 6050 FS 18/21/23/26/28

4300 x (850) 6060 FS 21/23/28
6060 34

CL-1
5100 x (950) 6060 FS 31/34
4300 x (950) 6040 FS 20/22
INCREASE Components are designed to maximize productivity and withstand 5600 x (1050) 6090 FS 47/52

DURABILITY high breakout forces / impact conditions throughout their service life. 5100 x (1050)
5100 x (1050)
6090 FS
6090 FS
37/42
45

IMPROVE
A Fabricated Lip System for HMS 6015B to 6040
The “system” is designed to balance wear life, maintenance

PERFORMANCE requirements, and removal/installation speed in all applications. 70

100mm
85
100mm
95
140mm
6015B 6020B 6030 FS

X-2
6018 6040
ADAPT TO Site conditions change fast, and so do we. A service-minded design
team can deliver custom castings, wear protection or overlay services,
120mm
6030
CHANGES so you can adapt as fast as your ever-changing environment.
6018 FS

Retrofit G.E.T. for Cast Lip System for HMS 6040 FS to 6060 FS

110 130 145

6040 FS 6050 FS 6090
6050 6060
Made as 6060 FS MAO
Ordered (MAO)

Retrofit G.E.T. for Cast Lip System for DL 8200 to 8750

X-3
8000 8200/8750 8750

Retrofit G.E.T. for Cast Lip System for ERS 7495

7495
Integral Lip

G.E.T. for ERS Cast Lip Systems 7295 to 7495

X-4 Wh8 Wh10 Wh12

7295/ 7495
7395

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 EXTRACTION CLASS LIP DESIGNS CL-1 FOR HYDRAULIC MINING SHOVELS –
6040 FS TO 6090 FS
MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY THE MOMENT YOU HIT THE GROUND.
FABRICATED LIPS
CL-1 is our first proprietary cast lip system. Providing both the cast lip and G.E.T. allows you to choose Cat G.E.T.
Fabricated lips are plate steel products that typically use weld-on adapters. There is little service
for your Cat machine without having to modify the competitive lip system. CL-1 is supported by your Cat dealer,
rebuild performed on the “plate lip” itself. Gauges are often used to position shroud retention bosses
who cares for all of your equipment needs.
on the lip prior to welding. Hydraulic mining shovels less than 400 tons and smaller draglines often use
fabricated edges in their buckets. »» High performance and low maintenance.
»» Poured in a single casting—no weld joints to crack.
»» Maximum lip protection, due to the tapered shroud design.
»» Minimized lip repair, thanks to our nose geometry and shroud stabilization.

CAST LIPS
Cast lips are poured steel products that typically use mechanically attached couplers/adapters.
Rebuilding the cast lip profiles to design specifications is critical to lip integrity and G.E.T. reliability.
Precision gauges are required during the rebuild process to ensure proper dimensional fit. Hydraulic
mining shovels greater than 400 tons, large draglines, and electric rope shovels commonly have cast
edges in their buckets or dippers.

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CL-1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
CL-1 is a complete system that matches the G.E.T. arrangement with a cast lip
that is specifically designed for the machine. CL-1 is available through parts
as a cast lip assembly or incorporated into a bucket or clam assembly from
WorkTools. Choose CL-1 for your new hydraulic mining shovel direct from the
factory.
CL-1 INTERMEDIATE COUPLER
Intermediate couplers secure to the CL-1 nose base with a hammerless retainer that pulls the coupler
tight. The coupler pocket has dual load-bearing surfaces to minimize nose stress and wear. These three-
piece systems minimize wear on more expensive components, helping to provide the lowest cost per ton.
MINIMIZE Coupler pocket evenly distributes load

NOSE WEAR on nose base to reduce stress.

INCREASE Concave fit tooth and coupler transfer

TIP LIFE load onto larger components.

COUPLER RETENTION SYSTEM:

»» Safety focus—hammerless retention.
»» Minimize lip wear—primary retention reduces movement and secondary
retention keeps shroud tight, reducing periodic maintenance.

»» Simple tooling—square hex drive.

Retainer locking cap reduces primary torque screw

movement during operation. Dust plug reduces clean-out
time during service.

Retainer pulls coupler onto nose base

CL-1 coupler retention is serviced as one assembly.
and inward, reducing side movement.

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 CL-1 TIP OPTIONS INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
The split tip design improves penetration, resulting in more efficient bucket fill. The retainer lock is built COUPLER INSTALLATION
Scan the QR Code to
into each tip, simplifying installation. Our hammerless pull ring retention (PRR) secures the tip with the Follow these six simple steps for fast, safe and easy the right to watch the
retainer lock. One turn with a common square drive will unlock the tip. Tip stabilizer legs contact coupler installation and removal: installation video.
before pin to deflect operating load.

CL-P

»» This centerline profile tip provides excellent penetration for moderate

impact and abrasion applications.
1 Insert retainer body into
nose base hole, lubricate.
2 Slide coupler onto
nose base. 3 Insert retainer ends
into body, lubricate.

CL-A
»» Typically used in high-abrasion applications where aggressive penetration

4 5 6
is needed, this tip has 8 percent more wear material than the CL-P tip.
Tighten the captured bolt to Insert locking plug, hand
specified torque. tighten, plus quarter turn. Insert dust plug.

TIP INSTALLATION
Follow these four simple steps for fast, safe and easy
The Pull Ring draws the tapered pin into the installation and removal:
retainer until it locks into pin channel. Spiral pin

1 2
head pulls pin out of pin indentation. Dust plug
shortens clean-out time.
Ensure tip pocket and coupler nose are clean
of fines and slide the tip onto the coupler nose.
If not previously installed, install a dust plug
into square drive of tip retaining pin and screw
the rope pull into tail end of pin and tighten.

Integrated retainer lock 3 Insert tip reataining pin into the tip and coupler
assembly, rotating the pin clockwise until pin
shoulders butt up to cast shoulders.
4 Insert a suitable pry bar through loop
of rope pull and lever across to lock tip
retaining pin into place.

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 CL-1 CAST LIP PROTECTION CL-1 WING PROTECTION
The tapered shroud design provides maximum lip protection, reducing lip wear. Shroud Wing shrouds secure to the wings with a hammerless bolt retainer that inserts into the shroud body and
retention inserts into shroud body and is secured to the lip with a dual locking system, pulls the shroud tight to the wing.
ensuring your lip protection stays tight during service.

MAXIMIZE Low profile delivers penetration, and optimized

material placement reduces un-needed steel cost MAXIMIZE Low profile delivers penetration, and optimized material placement
PERFORMANCE and weight.
PROTECTION reduces un-needed steel cost and weight.

SIMPLIFY REMOVAL Deflector reduces clean-out time. IMPROVE Hammerless retention reduces the chance of injury.
SAFETY
REDUCE No special tooling required—only a square hex drive.
TOOLING

COUPLER RETENTION SYSTEM:

»» Safety focus—hammerless retention.
»» Minimize lip wear—primary retention reduces movement and deflector
retention keeps shroud tight, reducing periodic maintenance.

»» No special tooling—square hex drive.

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 INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
CL-1 CAST LIP & WING PROTECTION INSTALLATION
Follow these four simple steps for fast, safe and easy
installation and removal:
1 2
Insert retaining bolt into shroud and secure
into position with retainer clip.
3 4
Install the belleville washer, thick washer,
belleville washer, then cone nut onto the
retaining bolt as shown.
WING SHROUD INSTALLATION
Follow these four simple steps for fast, safe and easy
installation and removal:
1 Insert retainer bolt into shroud and secure
into position with retainer clip.
3 Install the belleville washer, thick washer,
belleville washer, then cone nut onto the
retaining bolt.
56  HYDRAULIC MINING SHOVELS
HAMMERLESS G.E.T. FOR
Scan the QR Code to
HYDRAULIC MINING SHOVELS
the right to watch the
installation video. QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE MADE EASY.
Increase your operational efficiency and productivity when you choose hammerless Cat G.E.T.
for your hydraulic mining shovel. The X-3 system readily fits onto existing cast nose bases,
getting you back to production fast. Only Cat G.E.T. is supported by your Cat dealer, who cares
Align shroud with mounting boss
weldment. Ensure retaining bolt aligns
for all your equipment needs.
with the boss groove.
SIMPLIFY INSTALLATION Retainer is built into the tip.
If installing end cap, align end cap and SPEED UP CHANGE-OUT Lock or unlock with just one turn.
insert end cap bolt with schnorr washer
and tension.
ENHANCE No special tools are required
JOBSITE SAFETY to service this hammerless system.
2 Align lower wing shroud with mounting boss.
Ensure retaining bolt aligns with mounting
boss groove. Repeat for upper wing shroud.
4 Tighten.
HYDRAULIC MINING SHOVELS  57
 X-3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The X-3 class of G.E.T. readily fits onto existing nose base systems for 500-ton
hydraulic mining shovels. Side pin and vertical (wedge and spool) couplers
work with a full selection of tip styles and lip protection. The robust design
can be easily enhanced with Cat Laminated Wear Products to extend the life
in high-abrasion applications.
X-3 CAST LIP & WING PROTECTION
Shrouds are easily secured to the edge with our retention boss. CapSure retention
is built into each shroud eliminating the hammer and need to inventory and assemble
separate retainers. One turn with a common square drive will lock or unlock the shroud.

Lip Shroud & Retention Boss Two-piece wing shrouds

offer flexible protection.
Change the worn protector
by driving out the pin.

LIP SHROUD INSTALLATION

Follow these three simple steps for fast, safe and easy installation and removal:

Side Pin System

1 Install retention boss (welded). 2 Slide shroud over lip and boss.

3 Rotate CapSure retainer 180˚.

Wedge & Spool System

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 X-3 COUPLER OPTIONS
Intermediate couplers pin onto the existing nose base. The side pin design,
featuring CapSure retention, enables fast hammerless removal of the coupler
and tip. These three-piece systems minimize wear of more expensive components,
helping to provide a low cost per ton. No additional pins are required to secure
the tip to the coupler.
X-3 TIP OPTIONS
CapSure retention is built into each tip, eliminating the need to inventory and assemble separate
retainers. One turn with a common square drive will lock or unlock the tip. Your Cat dealer can help
you choose the tip that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.
X3-CL
This general purpose Centerline tip provides excellent penetration
in impact and abrasion applications.

X3-CLA
This Abrasion Centerline tip is ideal for moderate impact and high-abrasion
applications. It’s 12 percent longer than the Centerline tip.

X3-TS
For easy penetration in moderate impact, high-abrasion applications,
this Long Split tip has 40 percent less leading-edge material compared
to the Centerline tip.

X3-BC
Side Pin Coupler & Pin This general-purpose Below Centerline tip for moderate abrasion,
high-impact applications is angled down 15 degrees to optimize penetration.
The paneled bit also aids penetration and self-sharpening.

X3-BCA
This Heavy Duty Below Centerline tip for extreme top abrasion
and high-impact environments is most common in dragline applications.
Angled down 15 degrees to optimize penetration, it’s 17 percent longer
and features 70 percent more wear material than the Below Centerline tip.

X3-BCA TS
This combination of Split and Long Below Centerline tips is typically
used in low-impact and extreme abrasion applications where aggressive
penetration is needed. It’s angled down nine degrees and has 85 percent
more wear material than the Below Centerline tip.

MADE AS ORDERED (MAO) OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Custom offerings are available from your Cat dealer for your application.

Wedge & Spool Coupler & Pin

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 INSTALLATION & REMOVAL HAMMERLESS G.E.T. FOR
X-3 COUPLER INSTALLATION HYDRAULIC MINING SHOVELS -
Follow these three simple steps for fast, safe and easy installation and removal:
FABRICATED EDGES
1 Insert pin into nose base hole. 2 Slide coupler onto nose base.
DESIGNED FOR YOUR CAT MACHINE
Increase your operational efficiency and productivity when you choose hammerless Cat G.E.T.
for your hydraulic mining shovel. Only Cat G.E.T. is supported by your Cat dealer, who cares for
all your equipment needs.

SIMPLIFY INSTALLATION
3
Retainer is built into the tip.

Rotate CapSure retainer 180°

into locked position.

SPEED UP CHANGE-OUT Lock or unlock with just one turn.

ENHANCE No special tools are required

JOBSITE SAFETY to service this hammerless system.

TIP INSTALLATION
Follow these two simple steps for fast, safe and easy installation and removal:

1 Slide tip onto coupler. 2 Rotate CapSure retainer 180°

into locked position.

Scan the QR Code to

the right to watch the
installation video.

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 X-2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW X-2 LIP & WING PROTECTION
The X-2 class adapters are welded to our fabricated base edges that provide Shrouds are easily secured to the edge with our retention boss. CapSure retention is built into each
industry-leading durability. Hammerless shrouds protect the base edge, while shroud, eliminating the hammer and need to inventory and assemble separate retainers. One turn
with a common square drive will lock or unlock the shroud.
conventional pins secure the wing shrouds. Four tip shapes are available to
help you be productive in any application. All hammerless components feature
CapSure retention that is serviced with a simple square drive.

Insert retainer requires no

welding, making shroud
replacement safe and easy.

MODEL SIZE CLASS A D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E

6015B 70 100mm

6018 70 100mm

6020B 85 100mm

6030 85 120mm

6018 FS 85 120mm

6030 FS 95 140mm

6040 95 140mm
Change the worn protector by
driving out the pin.

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 X-2 ADAPTERS X-2 TIP OPTIONS
The side pin design supports CapSure retention for fast, hammerless removal of the tip. CapSure retention is built into each tip, eliminating the need to inventory and assemble separate
The replaceable pin ensures a secure fit each and every time. Straddle leg adapters retainers. One turn with a common square drive will lock or unlock the tip. Your Cat dealer can help
reduce corner stress and the time associated with adapter and sidebar maintenance. you choose the tip that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

X2-GP
X2-GP tips are symmetrical and the baseline for other tip styles.

X2-A
X2-A tips are for high-abrasion applications and feature
approximately 62 percent more wear material than the X2-P tip.

X2-P
X2-P tips are ideal for densely compacted material. They feature a
leading-edge profile that is 50 percent sharper than the X2-GP style.

Center Adapter
X2-I
X2-I tips are 25 percent stronger than the X2-GP to withstand
high-impact applications.

MADE AS ORDERED (MAO) OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Custom offerings are available from your Cat dealer for your application.

Corner Adapter - Straddle Leg

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 HAMMERLESS G.E.T. FOR
TIP INSTALLATION
Follow these three simple steps for fast, safe and easy installation and removal:
ELECTRIC ROPE SHOVELS (ERS)

1 2
Insert pin into nose base
hole.
3
FAST TO INSTALL, SLOW TO WEAR.
The industry standard for electric rope shovels (ERS), the Whisler style adapter
Rotate CapSure retainer
is matched with CapSure retention—making installation and removal quick and safer
Slide tip onto nose base. 180° into locked position.
than hammered alternatives.

Installation and removal is safer

IMPROVE SAFETY with our hammerless screw-drive
adapter retainer.

LIP SHROUD INSTALLATION
Follow these three simple steps for fast, safe and easy installation and removal:
1 2
Insert retention boss.
Scan the QR Code to the right to One retainer, one turn, means
watch the installation video. SPEED UP CHANGE-OUT fast and easy change-outs.
No piece part assembly—CapSure retention
SIMPLIFY INSTALLATION
3
system is built into the component.
Rotate CapSure retainer
Slide lip shroud onto lip. 180° into locked position.

WING SHROUD INSTALLATION

Follow these three simple steps for fast, safe and easy installation and removal:

1 Insert washers through

lip pin holes. 2 Install wing shroud on lip. 3 Insert pins to secure wing
shroud in place.

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 X-4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ADAPTER & EDGE PROTECTION
Designed and built by Caterpillar for your Cat electric rope shovel, The Whisler style adapter is secured to the lip with either hammerless or traditional
our X-4 portfolio of G.E.T. offers the right mix of performance and protection. C-clamp and wedge retention. The hammerless wedge retention assembly is often
reusable, helping to lower your operating costs.
A variety of tip styles and an integrated adapter wear cap complement
two adapter retention options.
Hammerless and traditional designs
GET MORE FLEXIBILITY are available.

SIMPLIFY INSTALLATION Tapered adapter slot provides quick

and easy wear cap installation and removal.

Wear Cap
The wear cap removes
easily due to a tapered fit
with the adapter.

Adapter & Retention System

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL

Follow these four simple steps for fast, safe and easy installation and removal:*

1 Position adapter onto dipper edge. 2 Insert C-clamp.

HAMMERLESS RETENTION
3 Insert wedge assembly and tighten. 4 Torque wedge assembly
to specifications.

ADAPTER & INTEGRATED WEAR CAP

*
See dealer for procedures.
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 TIP OPTIONS
Choose from five tip profiles designed for a broad range of applications. Your Cat dealer can TIP & WEAR CAP INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
help you select the option that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your jobsite. It’s safe and easy—just follow this three-step hammerless process:

X4-GP
X4-GP tips are symmetrical and the baseline
1 Slide wear cap onto tapered slot on adapter.

for other tip styles.

Scan the QR Code

above to watch the
installation video.
X4-PLA
X4-PLA tips are designed for high-abrasion, low-impact
applications where penetration is critical. They are 17
percent longer and have four percent more wear material
in the tip body.

X4-A
2 Slide tip onto adapter.

X4-A tips feature approximately 27 percent more

wear material than the X4-GP tip.

X4-P
X4-P tips are ideal for densely compacted material.
They feature a leading-edge profile that is 83 percent
sharper than the X4-GP style.
3 Rotate lock 180° with a 19mm square drive.

X4-I
 4-I tips are 16 percent stronger than the X4-GP
X
to withstand high-impact applications.

MADE AS ORDERED (MAO) OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Custom offerings are available from your Cat dealer for your application.

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 LIP SHROUDS WING SHROUDS
WITH CAPSURE RETENTION BALANCED PROTECTION AND PENETRATION.
With a wing shroud, you can protect the structural integrity of your bucket
FAST, EASY, ONE-PIECE PROTECTION. and sustain enhanced penetration.
Get superior penetration and lip protection with the Whisler hammerless shroud system.

SHORTEN Wing shroud shields the bucket edge

CHANGE-OUT TIME
One turn locks/unlocks retainer. REDUCE YOUR COSTS to minimize wear and maintenance.

Hammerless CapSure system allows for fast, Pin-on retention requires no special tools.
ENHANCE SAFETY easy installation and removal while reducing SIMPLIFY REMOVAL
the risk of injury.

LOWER YOUR COSTS Retention boss is reusable, reducing your

owning and operating costs.

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL

It’s safe and easy—just follow this three-step hammerless process:*

1 Weld retention boss onto edge.

2 Slide edge shroud over retention boss.

3 Rotate 180° to lock.

74  ELECTRIC ROPE SHOVELS *

See dealer for procedures. ELECTRIC ROPE SHOVELS  75
 MADE AS ORDERED (MAO)
CUSTOM PRODUCTS
WEAR PARTS & A.R.M.
Bucket and blade products are continually refined as they work and wear, so the G.E.T. solution often
needs to be “tailored” to your unique wear environment. Your Cat dealer can provide that custom product
for your application.

OVERLAY PRODUCTS
Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) and Plasma
Resistant Material (P.R.M.) can be applied to
G.E.T. components to extend their life.

Custom base edges and cutting edges

are available for your bucket.

CASTINGS - LIP SHROUDS, COUPLER, TIPS

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 MECHANICALLY ATTACHED CHOOSE THE LOWEST-COST WEAR PROTECTION PER HOUR.
WEAR PLATE SYSTEM (MAWPS) MAWPS VERSUS STEEL PLATES.
Safeguard wear areas with this hammerless system— When you choose MAWPS instead of steel wear plates, you can see cost savings
available for a wide variety of applications. as high as 44 percent, thanks to significantly lower labor and replacement costs.

INCREASE Two minute change-out—

YOUR UPTIME no hammer required.

LOWER YOUR Flexible, versatile system welds TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS WITH STEEL PLATES

INVENTORY COSTS to flat and curved surfaces. PA R T S LABOR T O TA L

Installation costs $4,000 $1,200 $5,200

SIMPLIFY Wear indicator holes allow for quick and Replacement costs
$8,000 $2,400 $10,400
INSPECTIONS easy inspections, reducing maintenance time. (2x per year)
$15,600 or
$7.80/hour

EXTEND You can install the system perpendicular

to material flow, then rotate it for more
WEAR LIFE wear material.

RETENTION WITHOUT THE RISK.

Retention components are located within the base plate, where they’re shielded from wear
and load—eliminating the risk of wear plates falling off.

TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS WITH MAWPS

PA R T S LABOR T O TA L

Installation costs $4,000 $600 $4,600

Replacement costs
$4,000 $83 $4,083
(2x per year)
Skeletal MAWPS
$8,683 or
$4.34/hour

Solid MAWPS

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 SOLID MAWPS
EASY INSTALLATION & REMOVAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUCKET.
Save time and money with MAWPS’ two-minute installation and removal. With solid MAWPS, you can enhance protection while keeping machine weight to a minimum.
Choose a layout designed by Caterpillar engineers for your specific machine or application
to maximize your productivity. Cat dealers can access the global library of MAWPS layouts.

1 Weld the adapter perpendicular to material flow

for maximum wear material (or parallel to flow
with the Cat logo on top for maximum coverage). 2 Position the wear plate over the base plate
and slide the wear plate onto the base plate.

SIZE MACHINE

50 Series 5230, 994

40 Series 993, 5130, R2900

3 Install one end of the compression

4 Clean, use pry bar to remove the 992, 990, 5080, 374-390
30 Series
retainer with the plug and pry it into compression retainer, and slide the (available with A.R.M.)
place with an 8mm-wide small pry bar. wear plate off the base plate. R1700, R1600

980 and down

20 Series
365 and down
(available with A.R.M.)

Trucks

972 and down

10 Series 320-349

R1300

Scan the QR Code to

the right to watch the
installation video.
Reduce maintenance hours with MAWPS’ easy-to-use
wear indicator holes. Just look, then rotate or replace.

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 SKELETAL MAWPS
STAY COVERED ACROSS YOUR PASS MATCH.
Quick and easy to install, skeletal MAWPS protect the rear portion of truck bodies to help you
maximize uptime. A through-hardened DH-2 wear plate slides onto a weld-on base plate and is
held in place with a patented compression retainer, trapping materials from any direction.
TOTAL WEAR PROTECTION
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY. FOR EVERY ENVIRONMENT. FOR EVERY APPLICATION.
Get the best available protection for every product on your site, from wheel loaders
to cable shovels, with our Total Wear Protection line.

TRAP MORE The skeletal wear plate traps material in and

between plates, allowing for material-on-material
MATERIAL wear instead of wear on steel body liner products.
Chocky Bars, available in four shapes, feature a
V-groove design that can be bent around a radius.
They can be separated or modified in length. The inset
EXTEND Because the compression retainer is positioned
low in the base plate, more of the wear plate can
of the Cat logo allows for the trapping of fine material

WEAR LIFE be worn away before you need to replace it.

in each section, extending the life of the wear material
itself. Chocky bars come in four sizes.

SIMPLIFY REMOVAL You can typically replace worn wear plates in two

& INSTALLATION minutes or less without hammering or welding.

INCREASE Available in standard and heavy-duty sizes, skeletal

MAWPS can be customized to fit virtually any truck
Wear Buttons, designed
for applications that
Wear Blocks feature
a zigzag inset design that
YOUR FLEXIBILITY body configuration—flat floor or dual slope. optimize the round profile, allows for material-on-material
trap material to provide wear. They prevent channel
material-on-material wear. wear common in parallel
Wear buttons are available grooves, delivering extended
in four sizes. life in extreme operations.

Roll Bars protect the

leading edge of dozers, Bolt Protectors help prevent
loaders, mining shovels hardware wear on cutting
and other equipment, edges, top plates, sidebar
providing maximum protectors and more by
wear protection while allowing material to pack. They
minimizing drag. Roll also allow for easier removal
bars are available in when replacing G.E.T.
three sizes.

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 WELD-ON HEEL SHROUDS
& HALF ARROW EDGES

WELD-ON HEEL SHROUDS

Weld-on heel shrouds protect the bottom and side of the bucket,
concentrating extra wear material in the corner where it’s needed most,
and are ~400 Bn in hardness. Straight or curved shrouds come in three
sizes, offering up to two inches of corner protection.

WELD-ON HALF ARROW EDGES

Weld-on half arrow edges can be used to customize a bucket
with sidebar protection, as side cutters to improve penetration
or as segments between teeth to reduce scalloping.

Chocky bars in application

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 ABRASION RESISTANT MATERIAL (A.R.M.)
EXAMPLE PARTS WITH A.R.M. APPLIED
Cat Abrasion Resistant Material is a coating made of extremely hard tungsten carbide
particles that forms a protective shield over key wear surfaces. Cat G.E.T. with A.R.M.
is ideal for high-abrasion, low-to-moderate impact applications—such as working
in sand, gravel and other abrasive materials that can severely diminish G.E.T. wear life.

EXTEND YOUR Tungsten carbide offers three to five times

WEAR LIFE the life of through-hardened G.E.T.

LOWER YOUR Self-sharpening wear pattern means fewer Two-Strap K Series Adapter J Series Penetration Tip K Series Heavy Duty Tip

COST PER HOUR change-outs in the right applications.

HARDNESS COMPARISON
MOHS HARDNESS ROCKWELL “C” HARDNESS

Diamond 10

Corundum 9 Tungsten Carbide

Topaz 8 80

Quartz 7
70

Orthoclase 6 60 Steel Cutting Tools

50 Most G.E.T & U/C Components

Apatite 5
40

Fluorite 4 30 Mild Steels

20
Calcite 3
0 Copper

Gypsum 2

Talc 1 NOTE: Products available with the A.R.M. option feature this symbol.

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